Others were equally miffed, and blamed the writers, fuming: “Emma wins again because of the illogical writing #emmerdale”, and “Another poor #Emmerdale it’s just not the same. Maybe chief writer is on holiday or summert”, “Seriously when are #emmerdale going to put us out of our misery with the whole Emma storyline!! WE ARE OVER IT for god sake #sackthewriters.”

More comments included: “I was so happy that someone finally knew about Emma killing James and this happens! 😠 ffs! #ShoutingAtTheTelly #Emmerdale @emmerdale”; “Eh eh eh Emma got away with it again 👎 #emmerdale”